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mission's task. But, the important thing is that the Commission is 

 charged with going beyond coordination to the doing of new tasks. 



To provide for the accelerated level of effort that is anticipated to 

 bring into being mechanisms for stimulating private investment and 

 to carry on developmental-type activities of ocean resources where the 

 risk is too high to be absorbed entirely by private enterprise, there is 

 need for increased funding. The bill asks for up to $50 million a year 

 for activities over and beyond those that are authorized through exist- 

 ing operating agencies. Even this will not go far when one considers 

 the high cost of operating oceangoing vessels, of constructing under- 

 sea platforms, or of testing other technological devices that will be 

 necessary for man to learn how to effectively perform and live within 

 an ocean environment. 



In addition, however, the bill proposes a special fund that will 

 permit loans, grants, and other partnership arrangements with uni- 

 versities, private institutions, or individuals. From, the underwater 

 production of oil, it is possible to see the enormous benefits that might 

 accrue to tlie Nation if other similar industrial resources activities can 

 be stimulated. The provision of such a fund is in line with our 

 national tradition of providing seed development support for nuclear 

 technological capabilities, desalting of sea water, or land patents and 

 claims for mineral development. 



The job of ocean resource development cannot be done by the Gov- 

 ernment. It is necessary to use all the scientific, teclmical, and eco- 

 nomic tools that are in our universities and industries. The Federal 

 Government should, however, embark upon an action program that 

 will encourage these talents to be directed toward this underdeveloped 

 part of our resource picture. That is the purpose of the special fund. 



In summary, it seems to be clear that existing arrangements for 

 concentrating our national talents upon development of the oceans are 

 lagging. Our view of the problem has been one of science policy and 

 this has been one of its shortcomings. It is time to state the broader 

 picture. It is time to provide a national focus and a stronger action 

 group. This proposed legislation will accomplish these ends. 



Mr. Lennoiv. The subcommittee appreciates your fine statement, 

 Mr. Teague. 



Our next witness this morning is known to all Washingtonians and 

 most of the scientific and technological world — Dr. Donald F. Hornig, 

 Director of the Office of Science and Technology. 



Doctor, if you have associates you would like to bring to the wit- 

 ness table with you, bring them right along, sir. 



Dr. HoRNiG. I will avail myself of that, Mr. Chairman. 



STATEMENT OF DR. DONALD F. HORNIG, DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF 

 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; ACCOMPANIED BY JOHN C. FRY AND 

 HENRY W. MENARD 



Dr. HoRNiG. Mr. Chairman, I have with me Mr. John Fry of my 

 Office and Dr. Menard, recently of the Scripps Institution of Ocean- 

 ography, who has just joined the staff of OST. 



Mr. Lennon. Thank you. Dr. Hornig. We are delighted to have 

 you gentlemen with us. 



Dr. Hornig. Mr. Chairman and members of the subcommittee; 

 thank you for the opportunity to appear before your subcommittee 



